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amyep__'s review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
hollygo's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
is0belr0se's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
sian_m's review against another edition
5.0
This book had me chuckling throughout. The characters humour filled me with joy and I believe a book that shares such challenging life experiences and can still express such lightness, is executed tremendously well. Barry and Morris are wonderful characters and it filled me with a sadness that they were unable to spend their lives together and honour their truth. We all deserved that!
I felt a real mix of emotions and empathy for all the family members involved, although I did find Barry’s daughter a little annoying. Can’t love everyone, right.
I absolutely love the cover. It oozes the personality of Barry and was what initially attracted me. I’m so pleased that I picked this up!
I have read another of this authors books and I much preferred this book and would highly recommend it. I give this book 4.75 stars.
I felt a real mix of emotions and empathy for all the family members involved, although I did find Barry’s daughter a little annoying. Can’t love everyone, right.
I absolutely love the cover. It oozes the personality of Barry and was what initially attracted me. I’m so pleased that I picked this up!
I have read another of this authors books and I much preferred this book and would highly recommend it. I give this book 4.75 stars.
melodys_library's review against another edition
4.0
I’ve been wanting to read more Bernadine Evaristo ever since I read Girl, Woman, Other. I finally read one of her earlier works, Mr. Loverman, and wow, it was so different from Girl, Woman, Other! Her talent is truly limitless.
Mr. Loverman was such a joy to read. Even though the characters dealt with heavy topics - homophobia, marriage, divorce, adultery, aging, regret - the narrator, Barry, is so charming through it all. I was 100% engaged in the plight of a 74-year-old Antiguan-born gentleman, in love with his childhood sweetheart, burdened by cultural expectations, and coming to terms with his true self and his changing relationships.
Mr. Loverman was such a joy to read. Even though the characters dealt with heavy topics - homophobia, marriage, divorce, adultery, aging, regret - the narrator, Barry, is so charming through it all. I was 100% engaged in the plight of a 74-year-old Antiguan-born gentleman, in love with his childhood sweetheart, burdened by cultural expectations, and coming to terms with his true self and his changing relationships.
amydixon's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
A really enjoyable read :)
cogstab's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0